Review of The Death Merchant

I won't say James Whitmore was underrated as an actor, because he wasn't. He got tons of work, playing all kinds of characters, and he was as respected as any actor around. This episode shows why. Initially a hero to the Barkleys, his jolly demeanor gives way to the truth that Heath brings - the man creates chaos and feuds wherever he goes, just so he can hire himself out to the highest bidder to solve the situations he's caused. You can't beat James Whitmore for a role like this. He was spot on, and to prove how good he was at playing grizzled old men like this, remember he was 14 years YOUNGER than Barbara Stanwyck!